Singapore
· Temasek, GIC returns are reasonable and within govt expectations: Jeffrey Siow https://bit.ly/4qNQXlv
· Competition watchdog not yet notified of Clementi Mall sale, potential CapitaLand-Mapletree merger https://bit.ly/4aSibmo
· Budget 2026: SBF, PwC list out 18 recommendations to strengthen Singapore economy https://bit.ly/4jCQHDD
· E-commerce platforms such as Shopee expand into insurance, drawing closer regulatory scrutiny https://bit.ly/4qjfW0j
· Beijing looms large over Singapore-based Manus’ deal with Meta https://bit.ly/45bzNpD
· Pig farming, livestreaming: Singaporeans find new opportunities in China https://bit.ly/4aWvgep
· ‘One of the best years ever’: DBS’ equities head sees buoyant 2026 for Singapore IPOs https://bit.ly/4jAph13
· Optimise land use: Build 5-storey landed homes https://bit.ly/49SQ6dG
Vietnam
· HDBank completes issuance of 100 million USD green bonds to international investors https://bit.ly/3Z9xQXf
· Hanoi to host Thailand Week 2026 in late January https://bit.ly/4jM1MT2
· Gia Lai province attracts 846 million USD in investment in early January https://bit.ly/45RYszN
· AirAsia to launch Bali – Da Nang route https://bit.ly/49k0ZFl
· Vietnam, Singapore enhance cooperation in IFC development https://bit.ly/3LwJIzm
· PM pushes five strategic breakthroughs to fuel digital economy https://bit.ly/457EJMn
· Vietnamese business associations strengthen links across Europe’s key hubs https://bit.ly/45RYzeH
· CIS: Opportunity for game developers in Vietnam https://bit.ly/3NgbIYF
· Financial scams surge ahead of Tết https://bit.ly/3LxcRuq
· Draft decree seeks to overhaul Small and Medium Enterprise Development Fund https://bit.ly/458T6QB
Philippines
· ‘Tiis ganda no more?’ Filipinos’ digital patience may wane over time https://bit.ly/4qHVZQo
· Telco landscape to see major shifts, investment growth — analysts https://bit.ly/3NFJNkW
· Megaworld earmarks P8B for Negros township https://bit.ly/4jDJgfu
· GCash rolls out in-app OTPs to curb fraud https://bit.ly/4qPtz7a
· Aboitiz Foods acquires Singapore animal nutrition firm https://bit.ly/4aXkXqu
· Ayala Land partners with Abba’s Orchard for Vermosa campus https://bit.ly/45uj94X
· Industry group seeks zonal value review after expulsion of POGOs https://bit.ly/4pGI6RR
· PHL sugar exports to US of 100,000 MT approved https://bit.ly/4qHWkm8
· E-vehicle industry seeks restoration of funding for CARS, RACE programs https://bit.ly/4qQpiAu
· BSP extends perks to spur green lending https://bit.ly/4aYdFmw
· BOI grooming Bataan as electronics, semicon hub https://bit.ly/4sEmzM7
· Converge tops DICT poll on internet performance https://bit.ly/4jA2x1e
· PSE targets more capital raising, IPOs in 2026 https://bit.ly/4raUpXR
· DBM: UA allow execution of foreign-aided projects https://bit.ly/4pxAOQ9
Malaysia
· New titan rises as Malaysia’s Sunway makes $3.5b move on construction bigwig IJM https://bit.ly/3NqQlnr
· MSPO certification helps Malaysia meet sustainability requirements in FTAs, says MPOB https://bit.ly/457FJ35
· HE Group wins power distribution system contract https://bit.ly/49RKh00
· Teamstar signs underwriting agreement with TA Securities for ACE Market IPO https://bit.ly/49QsYMW
· TM Nxera partners with TNB to secure 280MW for data centre campus https://bit.ly/3Na10mD
· Favelle Favco acquires France-based Seram Industries SAS https://bit.ly/3NgbbWI
· Vantris Energy divests stake in L&T-Sapura Shipping for 124mil https://bit.ly/49x0M0e
· AirAsia X resumes popular KL–Busan route, fares from RM299 https://bit.ly/3ZbrFSw
· Bursa Malaysia launches BMQ and BMQ-S indexes for financially strong companies https://bit.ly/49lUsd6
Indonesia
· Indonesia to End Diesel Imports in 2026 as Balikpapan Refinery Comes Online https://bit.ly/49ioMW3
· Corporate Fundraising Surge Lifts Outlook for Indonesia’s JCI in 2026 https://bit.ly/4sIa8iE
· Minister Amran Confident Indonesia Can Absorb 4 Million Tons of Farmers’ Rice https://bit.ly/4aShHwD
· Indonesia, China Sign $2 Billion Deal Spanning Metals, Batteries, Drones, and AI https://bit.ly/49ASoNq
· Toyota Indonesia Navigates Trade Barriers to Protect Latin American Export Markets https://bit.ly/4qh1gyx
· Prabowo Discusses Semiconductor Push in Weekend Meeting with Ministers https://bit.ly/4qQqlAq
Thailand
· Flash Express Retreats from Malaysia: A Grim Omen for E-commerce Competition https://bit.ly/3LEKQRE
· Thai Shippers Set Cautious 4% Export Target Amid Looming US ‘Judgement Day’ https://bit.ly/3YBMh6k
· BOT lowers FIDF fee to 0.32% for 2026 to help banks support debtors https://bit.ly/4quB6bG
· Thai Bourse Eyes End to Decades-Old Alcohol Taboo to Stem Capital Flight https://bit.ly/49RL696
Cambodia
· Why Cambodia gave up alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi to China https://bit.ly/49Si8WD
· Cambodia’s trade surpasses $64B in 2025, up 16.8% https://bit.ly/49WNIld
· MoC unveils 3 initiatives to ease biz operations https://bit.ly/49QuL4u
· Cambodia-Thailand trade hits $3.6B despite border conflict https://bit.ly/49gRIxG
· Cambodia-Vietnam veterans pledge to boost business cooperation https://bit.ly/4pE3pDE
Southeast Asia (Regional)
· Asia’s AI robotics race: China leaps forward while South-east Asia finds its footing https://bit.ly/3LJsMps